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Earth, Wind & Fire . . .. . . . We Remember

Posted on February 8, 2016 by annetbell

Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire, one of the most successful bands of the 20 century, died last week.  The popularity of their sound was the fusion of so many genres in their music.  There was R&B, … Continue reading →

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Fuelled by Indian Love

Posted on February 7, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Oh, I love this ad and the clear message of hospitality, kindness, generosity, and love  we felt from Indian people.  People invited us into their homes, Kuyur’s ‘s family fed us,  others gave us gifts mostly of food both  from … Continue reading →

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SHS 4th grade 1996

Posted on February 6, 2016 by annetbell

This was one of my favorite years and classes at Sacred Heart School.  One of the highlights was the trip to New York City and the wonder of it all for these guys. I will never forget  as we approached … Continue reading →

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Honoring the 103rd Birthday of Rosa Parks

Posted on February 5, 2016 by annetbell

GRTC Transit System ‏@GRTCTransit 18h18 hours agoRichmond, VA We are proud to honor #RosaParks today, her birthday. http://www.ridegrtc.com/news-initiatives/press-releases/grtc-celebrates-black-history-month-rosa-parks-and-local-history-makers-hon … Today, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is honoring Rosa Parks by reserving the front seat of more than 500 DART buses. DA Rosa … Continue reading →

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Coldplay in India Cultural Appropriation ?

Posted on February 4, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! Coldplay celebrating Holi in India in their new video. Holi is the Festival of Colors celebrated as the beginning of Spring, as people  toss  powered colors. Color is the theme for the new song, ” Hymn for the Weekend … Continue reading →

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Venice at Carnavale

Posted on February 3, 2016 by annetbell

From January 23 – February 9, 2016, Venice will slough off the winter gloom and burst into life. During the Carnival (Carnevale), this most magical of cities fills with a mass of masked party-goers – posing and preening, dancing and … Continue reading →

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Strangers become New Friends, if only for a moment. . . . .

Posted on February 2, 2016 by annetbell

One Saturday in January 2013, we went to see the legendary Sun Temple in Modhera that dates from 1026 AD.  There were groups of school children of all ages on a field trip on a Saturday! All through our time … Continue reading →

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“Finest Hours”. . . . . A Film

Posted on February 1, 2016 by annetbell

Disney’s new film opened last weekend. The subject is the true story of the most dramatic and successful  rescue the American Coast Guard  has ever made.  The story is set in Chatham, Massachusetts and the conflict of the wild, fierce … Continue reading →

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India’s Invisible Women

Posted on January 31, 2016 by annetbell

This is an ashram in India where widows live. They must shave their head, wear white, and beg for their meager life.  Their families are too poor to take them in to feed them  so this is where they live. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Patels

Posted on January 30, 2016 by annetbell

What fun this film was last night. We had finished the 10th and final episode of the first season of “Occupied” and David wanted to see some science fiction.  I found “Meet the Patels” on Netflix.  I had heard Ravi … Continue reading →

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